2405 May 23 HPC
102 West Main Street \ Prattville, AL 36067 \ 334. 595.0500 \ prattvilleal.gov
BILL GILLESPIE, JR.
MAYOR
J. SCOTT STEPHENS, AICP DIRECTOR
CITY OF PRATTVILLE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA May 23, 2024 4:30 p.m. Call to Order: Roll Call: Chairman Miller, Vice-Chairman Stewart, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Ferguson, Ms. Fritz, Mr. McKay, and Ms. Rollins.
Minutes: April 25, 2024
Committee Reports:
Old Business: None
New Business: 1. COA2405-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Alterations & Rehabilitation 138 W Main Street M. A. Thompson, Petitioner
Public Hearing
Miscellaneous: Expedited Approvals:
Adjourn:
( PRATTVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
PETITIONER: M.A. THOMPSON
136 W MAIN STREET
PRATTVILLE, AL 36067
2405-01
REQUEST: ALTERATIONS & REHABILITATION-ADD CANOPY/AWNING 138 W MAIN STREET
ORDER
The above petition having been duly considered at a public hearing meeting before the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville, and giving notice that a public hearing would be held on May 23, 2024 at the City Hall in Prattville, Alabama, and after due consideration of the party in interest, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Prattville voted to approve the certificate of appropriateness at property requested above for:
Alterations -add a wooden canopy/awning to the rear-approved as submitted
DONE TIDS THE 23RD DAY OF MAY 2024.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TOM MILLER, CHAIRMAN
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Historic Preservation Commission
Staff Report
CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
138 W Main Street – COA2405-01
DATE
May 23, 2024
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Petitioner: M.A. Thompson
Property Owner: M.A. Thompson
Agent:
Location: 138 W Main Street
Review Status and History
Previous Approvals: 01/25/2024 - Alterations – front façade-approved as submitted contingent
that the knee wall remains, remove plate glass windows and door, keep
store front intact, and leave the vertical elements or not.
1984/2007/2023
Historic Properties
Inventory Details
138 – 142 West Main Street, Spigner-Grouby Building, now 136 and 138 West
Main Street
a) 1984: contributing. “c. 1895 (west half 1910); one story, brick, paneled brick
parapet. Erected as two distinct units, now functions as one. Originally housed
Spigener furniture and undertaking establishment. Older three-bay east unit
retains cast-iron storefront stamped ‘Chattanooga Roofing and Foundry Co.’”
b) 2007: c. 1895 and 1910, non-contributing. “These two units were
constructed separately, though they now function as one building. The older,
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Eastern unit retains its original three-bay cast-iron storefront stamped
‘Chattanooga Roofing and Foundry Co.’”
c) 2023: c. 1895 and 1910, non-contributing. These two units were constructed
separately, once functioned as one building, and are now function separately
again. Originally housed Spigener furniture and undertaking establishment.
136 West Main Street has been restored over the years, with its brick façade
visible and a 3 bay storefront with recessed (but incompatible) entry. 138
West Main has a stuccoed lower façade and a corrugated metal facing on the
upper façade.
Proposed Alteration, Renovation or Addition
The following alterations have been requested by the applicant.
1. Add a wood awning to rear of building
PLANNING STAFF EVALUATION:
Reviewed by: Joshua McKinney, Planner
Site Visits Conducted: May 2024
Evaluation:
COMMERCIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES (pg. 40)
ALTERATIONS AND REHABILITATION (COMMERCIAL) (pg. 46) The commercial downtown of the Prattville Historic District is largely defined by the physical design of
structures, the composition of architectural elements, and each building’s interaction with the public realm. Facades often feature the most architectural detail and are the first thing many people see as
they walk through downtown Prattville. Early 20th century storefronts usually have large display
glasses, a slightly recessed entry, and decorative tiled entryways. Upper stories on commercial
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buildings typically are adorned with decorative cornice lines, brick window surrounds, narrow
windows, and a variety of parapet heights. The combination of first floor and upper story elements combine to create a unique architectural composition in downtown Prattville.
Canopies and Awnings (pg. 47)
1. Canopies and awnings shall be preserved through regular cleaning and replacement of materials and fixtures when necessary. 2. When new canopies and awnings are installed on a building, they shall not damage the historic structure or any existing architectural features. Visibility of architectural features should be maintained when installing a new canopy or awning. 3. When adding a new canopy or awning, make use of any existing fixtures. When no fixtures exist, install them in ways that are minimally invasive to the existing structure.
4. When an awning is for a window, it shall mirror the shape of the window opening to which it is attached. Canopies shall align with horizontal elements of the facade such as the cornice or roof lines. 5. Awnings shall be constructed of canvas duck, cotton, or polyester blends. Metal and wood is the most appropriate material for canopies. 6. Canopy and awning colors shall accent that of the main structure and should not be garishly colored. 7. Canopies and awnings shall not be internally lit. Light fixtures shall be shielded so as to not cause the
appearance of internal illumination.
Evaluation: Proposed wood canopy is an appropriate material and would match existing neighboring
stores. Proposed location is on rear of building.
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PICTURES
138 W Main St. (Front)
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138 W Main St. (Back)
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Proposed Wooden Canopy Look (146 W Main St. Yesteryears)
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146 W Main St. (side view)
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